Law at University at Buffalo
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, consider the program at University at Buffalo. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 156 law degrees were granted at University at Buffalo.
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Online Class Availability at University at Buffalo
Distance learning is available at University at Buffalo. Among 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University at Buffalo
Use these rankings to compare University at Buffalo’s Law program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #76 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University at Buffalo
Students who complete University at Buffalo’s Law program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,756 |
| 2 years | $54,593 |
| 3 years | $69,334 |
| 4 years | $79,742 |
| 5 years | $90,174 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Law graduates from University at Buffalo earn a median of $79,742, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University at Buffalo
This Law program at University at Buffalo offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 156 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Those who complete Law program at University at Buffalo go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Law majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $137,571 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $132,226 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $93,794 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $84,793 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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